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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

An especially sharp and spirited specimen - expressive vocals, the rhythm section is precise, and Garcia's guitar break is masterful. A still life.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Energetic, serene AND Garcia's break is pure ragtime gold. In a good TJ, the guitar is a character. Here: a little insolent. Quality.
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The Wheel
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

That spacious, unadorned June 1976 sound is so perfect for The Wheel. This one's dynamic and delivered with feeling. Cool show.
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Cumberland Blues
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Oh man: LISTEN! Vocals are mixed a bit high, but this Cumberland has all the important "little" details. Notes the quotes. B'AM!!!!
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Tennessee Jed
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

1976: Your standard issue tipsy, warm-hearted TJ of the period. The guitar break is more conversation than guitar solo. Standard but special.
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St. Stephen
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Tight, terraplanic swagger. Takes no prisoners (whatever that means).
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Frisky and quick-twitch! Garcia hits a few power chords in the verse right before the long stretch out. A fan of this run of southeastern shows & this is one of the best 80s Playins I've heard. Rip roarin'!
It Must Have Been The Roses
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Both 8/4 and 8/5 are among my favorite versions of Roses. Everyone brings some sweet element to the table. Garcia, of course, front and center with anguished voice and wiry electric guitar.
Bertha
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Point taken, Mercury.
Bertha
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

I grew up on this Bertha.
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